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INTRODUCTION
This guide has been prepared for the operator of Carrier Transicold refrigeration units. It contains basic instructions
for the daily operation of the refrigeration unit as well as safety information, troubleshooting tips, and other
information that will help you to deliver the load in the best possible condition.
Please take the time to read the information contained in this booklet and refer to it whenever you have a question
about the operation of your Carrier Transicold unit. This manual refers to the standard model. Some options may not
appear in it, and in such cases you are requested to consult our Technical Services.
Your refrigeration unit has been engineered to provide long, trouble-free performance when it is properly operated
and maintained. The checks outlined in this guide will help to minimize on the road problems. In addition, a
comprehensive maintenance program will help to insure that the unit continues to operate reliably. Such a
maintenance program will also help to control operating costs, increase the unit's working life, and improve
performance.
When having your unit serviced, be sure to specify genuine Carrier Transicold replacement parts for the highest
quality and best reliability.
At Carrier Transicold, we are continually working to improve the products that we build for our customers. As a result,
specifications may change without notice.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. DESCRIPTION & IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Description ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Nameplate ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. Noise level sticker...................................................................................................................................... 4
2. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. Warning stickers maintenance................................................................................................................... 6
3. PRODUCT LOADING......................................................................................................................................... 7
4. RECOMMENDED TRANSPORT TEMPERATURES.......................................................................................... 8
5. DISPLAY BOARD............................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1. Cab control description.............................................................................................................................. 8
6. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1. Operation principle .................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2. To start the unit ......................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3. To stop the unit.......................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4. To change setpoint temperature ................................................................................................................ 9
6.5. To change defrost parameters................................................................................................................. 10
6.6. To display other data (alarms, software version, box T°) ......................................................................... 10
6.7. To change default parameters................................................................................................................. 10
6.8. Fault alarm display .................................................................................................................................. 11
7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 12
7.1. Maintenance schedule............................................................................................................................. 12
7.2. Service description .................................................................................................................................. 12
8. A.T.P. EUROPE REGULATION EXTRACT ...................................................................................................... 13
9. 24H ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 14
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1. DESCRIPTION & IDENTIFICATION 2. SAFETY
Keep the fold out sheet while reading This manual contains safety and service instructions
the instructions. to follow in order to prevent any accident. Some of
following stickers have been placed on the product
for your SAFETY.
1.1. Description
Viento 200 / 300 & 350 units are simple, tried and BEFORE USING THIS
tested design; low-cost purchase and operation to REFRIGERANT UNIT, read
equip small size delivery vehicles. i carefully all safety information
It is manufactured as a split system, enabling it to explained in this manual and
adapt to any vehicle and any configuration. indicated on the product. Be sure
that everybody who will use this
a. Flat evaporator refrigeration unit has been trained to
b. Condenser use it in a safe way.
c. Cab control
d. Main road fuse DURING THE USE OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS
e. Compressor of mounting kit REFRIGERATION UNIT,
the notes on safety are to be considered.
Viento 200 / 300 & 350 are available in 5 versions:
Personal protective
Fresh products R134a equipment :
R134a
Frozen products – LOW AMBIENT
R404A
R134a . Always use adequate Personal
Frozen products – HIGH AMBIENT Protective Equipment before
R404A
doing anything on this
refrigerant unit, as explained in
Our large range of kits enables these units to be this manual.
adapted for use with most vehicles. . Hearing protection is
recommended when unit is
1.2. Nameplate running.
Working at height :
Each unit is identified by a nameplate attached to
the frame of the unit. The nameplate identifies the Take all necessary safety
complete model number of the unit, the serial precautions when accessing
number and some other information. this refrigeration unit : use safe
ladders, working platforms with
If a problem occurs, please refer to the information appropriate guards.
on this plate, and make a note of the model and Automatic start :
serial number before calling for assistance. This
information will be needed when you contact a This refrigeration unit is
technician so that he may properly assist you. equipped with Auto-Start/Stop,
a valuable fuel saving feature.
The complete nameplate (1a) is fixed on the frame
and the additional serial number is fixed on unit side Before servicing refrigeration unit, make sure the
(1b): easily readable. main power switch is on the OFF postion. Ensure
the unit will not restart.
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Electricity : Refrigerant :
When this refrigeration unit The refrigerant contained in
is running in electrical this refrigeration unit can
operation, some devices are cause frostbite, severe burns
powered up especially in the or blindness in case of
electrical control box. projection and direct contact
with the skin or eyes.
. Always use adequate tools
and Personal Protective In contact with flame or heat, refrigerant generates
Equipment when working on toxic gas: keep any flame, any lighted object or any
electrical devices: safety source of sparks away from the refrigerant unit.
gloves and safety glasses.
Always use Personal
Protective Equipment when
Before servicing refrigeration unit, make sure the
handling refrigerant: safety
main power switch is on the OFF position.
clothes, safety gloves and
Ensure this refrigeration unit is disconnected from safety glasses.
the local electrical network. Lock-out / Tag-out can
be performed as described above. Before working in
the electrical control box, it is required to control the
absence of tension. Refrigerant handling must be done by qualified
Ensure that all condensers are discharged before people.
service to avoid electric shock. Refrigerant Use & Handling
WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO WORK IN THE •Combustibility - HCFC refrigerants can become
ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX UNDER TENSION, combustible when mixed with high concentrations of
PEOPLE MUST BE QUALIFIED FOR WORKS air at elevated pressures including R-134a & R404A.
UNDER LOW OR HIGH VOLTAGE.
•Therefore, these refrigerants should not be mixed
with air under pressure for leak testing or other
Cooling oil : purposes.
- avoid prolonged or •Inhalation Hazards – All refrigerants are hazardous
repeated contact with the if inhaled in concentrations exceeding the
skin. recommended safe limits. The symptoms include:
headaches, nausea, sleepiness, lethargy, dizziness
- wash carefully after
and loss of coordination. It can result in irregular
handling.
heartbeat, unconsciousness and even death. The
proper remedies should be taken to eliminate or
reduce the exposures.
Belts and fans :
•Flame Enhancement – If you see a change in the
This refrigeration unit is
color or size of the torch flame while welding or
equipped with Auto-
soldering in the presence of refrigerant vapors, stop
start/stop, it may start at any
work immediately and ventilate the area. This flame
time and without warning.
effect only occurs at dangerously high
concentrations of refrigerant vapors. This could
When the unit is running beware of belts and fans create the inhalation hazards noted above.
that are moving. Before servicing refrigeration unit,
make sure the main power switch is on the OFF Skin & Eye Protection – Contact with “liquid”
position. refrigerants can result in immediate freezing of the
Ensure the unit will not restart. Lock-out / Tag-out tissues, and permanent damage or blindness can
can be performed as described above. result. DO NOT handle liquid refrigerants without
proper personal protective equipment. DO NOT cut
When there is protective structure (fan grid or guard into any refrigerant lines under pressure. DO NOT
for example) make sure they are in place. Never open valves or vent equipment where you may be
removed them when the refrigeration unit is running. sprayed with liquid refrigerant.
Always keep your hands, body parts, clothes, hairs
and tools far from moving parts.
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Burning with hot and CAUTION
cold : Under no circumstances
When this refrigeration unit should anyone attempt to
is running or even after, repair the Logic or Display
different components can be Boards. Should a problem
very cold or hot (exhaust develop with these
pipe, tubes, coils, receiver, components, contact your
accumulator or engine for nearest Carrier Transicold
example) dealer for replacement.
Beware when operating closed from cold or hot Under no circumstances should a technician
components. electrically probe the processor at any point, other
than the connector terminals where the harness
Always use adequate safety attaches. Microprocessor components operate at
gloves when doing any different voltage levels and at extremely low current
maintenance on this levels. Improper use of voltmeters, jumper wires,
refrigeration unit. continuity testers, etc. could permanently damage
the processor.
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3. PRODUCT LOADING When loading
Proper air circulation in the insulated box, air that • To be carried out with the unit stopped.
can move around and through the load, is a critical
• It is recommended to open doors as little as
element in maintaining product quality during
possible to avoid the intake of hot air and
transport. If air cannot circulate completely around
humidity.
the load: hot spots or top-freeze can occur.
• Select the temperature by means of the
The use of pallets is highly recommended. Pallets, thermostat, according to the transported goods.
when loaded so air can flow freely through the • Check the internal temperature of the goods being
pallets to return to the evaporator, help protect the loaded (using a probe thermometer).
product from heat passing through the floor of the
truck. When using pallets, it is important to refrain • Take care not to obstruct the air intakes on the
from stacking extra boxes on the floor at the rear of evaporator section and the ventilation ducts.
the truck, because this will cut off the airflow.
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4. RECOMMENDED TRANSPORT 5. DISPLAY BOARD
TEMPERATURES
5.1. Cab control description
Below are some general recommendations on Keep the fold out sheet while reading the
product transport temperatures and operating instructions.
modes for the unit. These are included for reference
only and should not be considered pre-emptive of This functional accessory simplifies all control
the set-point required by the shipper or receiver. operations. From your seat, you can carry out all the
control operations : shut-down, automatic start-up,
More detailed information can be obtained from your adjusting the set point, defrost, program to
Carrier Transicold dealer. customize unit operation to your own requirements,
manage error messages in event of malfunction.
Product Set point range
Bananas 15°C (60°F) You can display the box temperature and see
Fresh fruits and +4°C to +6°C whether the set point is being maintained by
vegetables (+39°F to +43°F) checking the green indicator. The indicator lights up
Fresh meats and red in the event of malfunction. When the battery
+2°C (+36°F)
seafood voltage is too low, a fail-save safety system shuts
+2°C to +6°C down the unit. Unit restart is automatic and time-
Dairy products
(+36°F to +43°F) delayed if the voltage rises to the normal level.
Ice -20°C (-4°F)
Frozen fruits and
-18°C (0°F)
vegetables 1. Display – 3 digits
Frozen meats and
-20°C (-4°F)
seafood 2. Standby operation LED (not used)
Ice cream -25°C (-13°F)
6. Set key
7. + key
8. OFF key
9. ON key
10.Unit operation display
Green (left half):
Green led ON : cooling mode
Green led OFF: null mode (regulation)
Green led flashing: heating mode
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6. OPERATION 6.2. To start the unit
Viento 200 / 300 & 350 are powered on Road mode 2. Start the unit by pressing the key. Start-up is
by the vehicle battery (alternator) time-delayed for 40 seconds.
After starting up, the refrigeration unit by pressing 3. The digital display (1.) of the cab control displays
the key, unit start-up and shut-down are the box temperature.
automatic.
4. Check the temperature setpoint is correct by
An open-type compressor is driven by the engine of pressing the key. The setpoint temperature is
the vehicle. The vehicle battery (alternator) powers highlighted on the digital display.
the evaporator and condenser fans. The unit
automatically shuts down when the engine is 5. Enter a new setpoint if necessary (See "To
switched off with the ignition key. change setpoint temperature" – paragraph 6.4
p.9)
The unit can be completely shut down manually by
pressing the key on the cab command. In the event of difficulty on start-up, check that:
- During the defrost cycle, the cab command display 1. Press the key to display setpoint
indicates "d F". temperature.
Heating – Frozen version only 2. Press the or key to change the setpoint.
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6.5. To change defrost parameters 6.7. To change default parameters
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6.8. Fault alarm display
3. To scroll through the alarm list, use the key.
a. Access by the SET key
- ACTIVE malfunctions – AXX
1. Press the key during 5 seconds to access to An alarm is active when a problem occurs on the
malfunction codes. unit, the red LED is flashing speedily.
b. Direct display
Note
Direct display malfunction messages are displayed instead of temperature read-out as soon as the
malfunction is detected, and remain displayed as long as malfunction persists.
The unit does not run until the malfunction has disappeared or been corrected.
Unit
Code Description Checking
shutdown
EE Evaporator temperature probe (open circuit) - Evaporator probe and
connections
Yes
bAt Battery low voltage alarm - Battery voltage/12VDC
alternator/connections
Programming mistake of the maximum
Err No - Setpoint
setpoint by user
Setpoint lower that maximum setpoint but in
--- the range -29°C / +30°C
No - Setpoint
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7. MAINTENANCE 7.2. Service description
A comprehensive maintenance program will help to •Check the tightness of bolts and screws
insure that the unit continues to operate reliably. and that the unit is correctly fastened onto
Such a maintenance program will also help to the box.
control operating costs, increase the unit's working Initial
•Check for pressure leak.
life, and improve performance. service
• Check that the road compressor RPM
NOTE high and low are correct.
All maintenance services must be done by a •Check compressor belt tension.
technician trained on Carrier products respecting all •Clean up battery and battery clamps
safety and quality standards of Carrier.
•Check belt compressor tension
Before any operation requiring an intervention on the •Replace compressor belt every 3000
unit, check that: hours
- the unit (cab command) is OFF
- It is impossible for the unit to automatically start- Service •Check for refrigerant leaks
up during maintenance. A •Check all electrical connections
•Check the cooling mode
•Check the defrost operation
7.1. Maintenance schedule
•Check the operation of the cab control
Initial Service Service
Kms Miles •Clean up condenser coil
service A B
5000 3000 Service
•Replace idler pulley bearings if any.
B
30 000 18 000
60 000 36 000 Every •Replace filter drier.
90 000 54 000 year •Clean up the expansion valve orifice filter.
120 000 72 000
150 000 90 000 •Replace compressor oil - only use
180 000 108 000 Polyolester oil (POE) approved by Carrier
Every
210 000 126 000 TWO Transicold.
years •Replace refrigerant.
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Signs, identification marks and plates to be attached
8. A.T.P. EUROPE REGULATION EXTRACT to refrigeration units
(Date : March 1974) Refrigeration Plate
Approval of vehicles intended for the carriage of This reference must be followed by identification
perishable goods. marks according to the following list:
Standard refrigeration unit Class A FNA
Before putting a refrigerated vehicle into service, it is
Reinforced refrigeration unit Class A FRA
necessary to have it approved by the Regional
Reinforced refrigeration unit Class B FRB
Health Department.
Reinforced refrigeration unit Class C FRC
Characteristics of vehicles used for carrying
In addition to the above identification marks, the
perishable goods; refrigeration unit.
date (month and year) of expiry of the approval
The refrigeration unit is an insulated unit with a certificate must be indicated.
cooling system which makes it possible, with a mean
Example:
outside temperature of +30°C, to lower the
FRC 6-2006
temperature inside the empty body and to maintain
(6 = month (June) 2006 = year)
this low temperature in the following way:
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9. 24H ASSISTANCE From other countries / Direct : +32 9 255 67 89
In Canada or United States, call 1 – 800 – 448 1661
At Carrier Transicold we're working hard to give you
complete service when and where you need it. That
When calling, please have the following information
implies a worldwide network of dealers and available
ready for fastest service:
an emergency service. These service centres are
manned by factory-trained service personnel and
backed by extensive parts inventories that will • Your name, the name of your company, and
assure you of prompt repair. your location
• A telephone number where you can be called
Should you encounter a unit problem with your back
refrigeration unit during transit, follow your • Refrigeration unit model and serial number
company's emergency procedure or contact the • Box temperature, setpoint and product
nearest Carrier Transicold service centre. Consult • Brief description for the problem you are
the directory to locate the service centre nearest having and what you have already done to
you. This directory may be obtained from your correct the problem.
Carrier Transicold dealer.
We will do everything we can to get your problem
If you are unable to reach a service center, call taken care of and get you back on the road.
Carrier Transicold’s 24Hour Assistance:
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